Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Sep 1976
Comparative StudyClinical comparison of isoflurance and halothane anesthetics.
Isoflurane and halothane were compared in two similar groups of 100 patients each. Isoflurane compared favorably with halothane in producing adequate anesthesia in all our patients. Induction period was a little stormy when there was direct induction with isoflurane. ⋯ Incidence of delirium and shivering in the recovery period was similar for both agents. Incidence of nausea and vomiting was greater with isoflurane. Other clinical and biochemical postoperative comparisons did not show any significant differences between the two agents.
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Southern medical journal · Sep 1976
Case ReportsHomozygous beta thalassemia in a black adult: follow-up after two decases.
A 54-year-old woman, perhaps the oldest living American black with homozygous beta thalassemia, has had a relatively benign clinical course since her case was first reported two decades ago. Despite progressive splenomegaly, she has remained active without blood transfusions. This case emphasizes the mildness of homozygous beta thalassemia in black subject.